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FosterEd Financial Assistance Program

COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE

Foundation Annual Grants for Education Grants for Foster Care

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

FosterEd Financial Assistance Program

Legislation: Senate Bill 22-008: Higher Education Support for Foster Youth

Purpose: Provides financial assistance for Colorado resident students who have been in foster care in Colorado at any time on or after reaching age 13

Award Details:

Covers remaining balance of student's total cost of attendance over the amount of any private, state, or federal financial assistance received by the student

Cost is split:

- 50% covered by institution
- 50% covered by state

Eligibility:

Residency: Colorado residents

Foster Care Status: Must have been in foster care in Colorado at any time on or after reaching age 13

Must be enrolled at public higher education institution

Geographic Scope: Colorado residents only

Proof Requirements:

Court affidavit OR

Confirmation of Foster Care Experience form from child welfare database

If student does not have either form, contact the County where foster care was experienced (caseworker, Chafee worker, or County Department of Human Services)

Contact: FosterEd Liaison or Financial Aid Office at CMC

Additional Resources: State's FosterEd website

How to Apply

Application Process for 2025-26 Academic Year

1. Obtain Confirmation of Foster Care Experience form
2. Complete either FAFSA or CASFA for 2025-26
3. Complete the ETV (Education and Training Voucher) application, if eligible
4. Complete and submit a FERPA Consent Form (State form) to CMC
5. Contact the FosterEd Liaison or Financial Aid Office at CMC to self-identify as eligible before the identified semester deadline
- Important: No one else may self-identify on behalf of the student
- The liaison will require:
- Proof of foster care experience
- Proof that student successfully submitted ETV application (if eligible)
- Completed FERPA Consent Form

Application Process for 2026-27 Academic Year (NEW)

1. Obtain Confirmation of Foster Care Experience form
2. Complete either FAFSA or CASFA for 2026-27
3. Complete the ETV (Education and Training Voucher) application, if eligible
4. Complete the 2026-2027 FosterEd application
- Important: Students are required to complete an application every academic year